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internationalreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, War, Mental illness, Medical content, Medical trauma, Incest, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Confinement, Excrement, Homophobia, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
signorponza's review against another edition
3.0
Ogni volta che termino un libro di Statovci (mi era successo lo stesso per [b:Le transizioni|51486008|Le transizioni|Pajtim Statovci|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1582210286l/51486008._SY75_.jpg|50405160]) ho la sensazione che manchi qualcosa. Sicuramente (anche) Gli invisibili è un libro ben scritto, appassionante, che si legge agilmente e in poco tempo (complice anche la lunghezza molto limitata). Ma alcune scelte stilistiche, così come alcune caratteristiche dei personaggi protagonisti non mi hanno fatto apprezzare fino in fondo questo romanzo che prende avvio in Kosovo, nei momenti che precedono lo scatenarsi della guerra. In un bar di Pristina si incontrano Arsim (che è Albanese) e Milos (che è Serbo) e i due si innamorano. Mentre Milos studia per diventare dottore, Arsim è sposato con una donna. Tuttavia, non sarà questo l’unico (né il più grande) ostacolo alla loro storia d’amore. Un racconto che si aggiunge ai contributi che fanno riflettere sull’insensatezza, sulla crudeltà e sulla violenza delle guerre, reali e metaforiche.
jennilukee's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
breadandmushrooms's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
arcadiabooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
5.0
"Yksinäisyys kuorii ihmisen ulos ihostaan, leikkaa kielen ja hylkää hitaasti haihtumaan lukitun huoneen ilmaan."
The language used is so versatile and poetic especially in Finnish. The characters are written in a brutally honest way. The methaphoric story about Bolla makes you think like never before. And after the book was read, all I felt was pure confusion, awe, sadness and disgust at the same time. This book left me speechless.
The language used is so versatile and poetic especially in Finnish. The characters are written in a brutally honest way. The methaphoric story about Bolla makes you think like never before. And after the book was read, all I felt was pure confusion, awe, sadness and disgust at the same time. This book left me speechless.
ciarafrances's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
tackling_the_tbrs's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mxlawzarus's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5